{"id":19379,"date":"2026-08-15T07:25:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T23:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kulliyyah.iium.edu.my\/kon\/?p=19379"},"modified":"2026-08-16T08:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T00:02:11","slug":"basic-counselling-skills-for-educators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kulliyyah.iium.edu.my\/kon\/basic-counselling-skills-for-educators\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Counselling Skills for Educators"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19379\" class=\"elementor elementor-19379\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b544fc5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b544fc5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0297f48 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HEADER\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-header {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n\r\n    margin: 0 0 28px;\r\n    padding: 42px 28px;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 20px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #057879 0%,\r\n            #0b9795 35%,\r\n            #49b1a0 70%,\r\n            #c7a13d 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 10px 28px rgba(8,127,128,0.20);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-header::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n\r\n    width: 190px;\r\n    height: 190px;\r\n\r\n    top: -105px;\r\n    right: -45px;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-header::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n\r\n    width: 150px;\r\n    height: 150px;\r\n\r\n    bottom: -95px;\r\n    left: -30px;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        rgba(255,227,145,0.10);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-header-inner {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    max-width: 950px;\r\n\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-label {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n\r\n    margin-bottom: 13px;\r\n    padding: 6px 15px;\r\n\r\n    border:\r\n        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.30);\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 30px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        rgba(255,255,255,0.15);\r\n\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n\r\n    letter-spacing: 1.1px;\r\n\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-title {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    max-width: 930px;\r\n\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n\r\n    color: #ffffff !important;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 34px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 1.28;\r\n\r\n    overflow-wrap: break-word;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-date {\r\n    margin-top: 14px;\r\n\r\n    color: #f0ffff;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   MAIN ARTICLE BODY\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-body {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    padding: 38px 42px;\r\n\r\n    border:\r\n        1px solid #e1ece9;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 18px;\r\n\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 8px 26px rgba(31,41,55,0.06);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   INTRODUCTION\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-intro {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin: 0 0 30px;\r\n    padding: 25px 28px 25px 34px;\r\n\r\n    border:\r\n        1px solid #cde8e3;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 15px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #eaf9f7 0%,\r\n            #f6fbfa 58%,\r\n            #fff9eb 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    color: #1f2937;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    line-height: 1.9;\r\n\r\n    text-align: justify;\r\n    text-justify: inter-word;\r\n\r\n    overflow-wrap: break-word;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-intro::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    top: 17px;\r\n    bottom: 17px;\r\n\r\n    width: 6px;\r\n\r\n    border-radius:\r\n        0 8px 8px 0;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            180deg,\r\n            #078b8b,\r\n            #52b8a7,\r\n            #d1a33c\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   NORMAL ARTICLE TEXT\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-text {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-text p,\r\n.kon-pns-closing p {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin: 0 0 22px;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n\r\n    color: #20252c;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    line-height: 1.9;\r\n\r\n    text-align: justify;\r\n    text-justify: inter-word;\r\n\r\n    overflow-wrap: break-word;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-text strong,\r\n.kon-pns-intro strong,\r\n.kon-pns-closing strong {\r\n    color: #087f80;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   SECTION HEADINGS\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-section-title {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin: 32px 0 18px;\r\n    padding: 0 0 0 15px;\r\n\r\n    border-left:\r\n        5px solid #c8a33e;\r\n\r\n    color: #087f80 !important;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 22px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n\r\n    overflow-wrap: break-word;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   GENERAL IMAGE\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-figure {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin: 28px 0 32px;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-image-link {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n    border: 0 !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-image {\r\n    display: block;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    max-width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    height: auto;\r\n\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n\r\n    border:\r\n        1px solid #dbe7e5;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 15px;\r\n\r\n    background: #f3f8f7;\r\n\r\n    object-fit: cover;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 8px 22px rgba(31,41,55,0.13);\r\n\r\n    transition:\r\n        transform 0.25s ease,\r\n        box-shadow 0.25s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-image:hover {\r\n    transform:\r\n        translateY(-2px);\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 11px 27px rgba(31,41,55,0.17);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-caption {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    max-width: 900px;\r\n\r\n    margin: 10px auto 0;\r\n    padding: 0 10px;\r\n\r\n    color: #6b7280;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-style: italic;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 1.55;\r\n\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   HERO IMAGE\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-hero-image {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    max-height: 620px;\r\n\r\n    object-fit: cover;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   ASYMMETRIC IMAGE GALLERY\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-gallery-asym {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n\r\n    grid-template-columns:\r\n        1.35fr 0.85fr;\r\n\r\n    gap: 18px;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin: 28px 0 34px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-gallery-asym .kon-pns-figure {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-gallery-asym .kon-pns-image {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: 340px;\r\n\r\n    object-fit: cover;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   TWO COLUMN IMAGE GALLERY\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-gallery-two {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n\r\n    grid-template-columns:\r\n        repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));\r\n\r\n    gap: 20px;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin: 28px 0 34px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-gallery-two .kon-pns-figure {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-gallery-two .kon-pns-image {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: 320px;\r\n\r\n    object-fit: cover;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   EXPERT PANEL\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-experts {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin: 24px 0 30px;\r\n    padding: 24px 27px;\r\n\r\n    border:\r\n        1px solid #d6ebe6;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 15px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #f1faf8 0%,\r\n            #ffffff 65%,\r\n            #fff8e9 100%\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-experts ul {\r\n    margin:\r\n        5px 0 0 20px;\r\n\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-experts li {\r\n    margin-bottom: 11px;\r\n\r\n    color: #20252c;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-experts li:last-child {\r\n    margin-bottom: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   CURRICULUM \/ KEY LEARNING AREAS\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-learning-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n\r\n    grid-template-columns:\r\n        repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));\r\n\r\n    gap: 15px;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin: 24px 0 30px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-learning-card {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    padding: 21px 20px 20px;\r\n\r\n    border:\r\n        1px solid #dcebe8;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 14px;\r\n\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 4px 14px rgba(31,41,55,0.05);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-learning-card::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    top: 15px;\r\n    bottom: 15px;\r\n\r\n    width: 4px;\r\n\r\n    border-radius:\r\n        0 5px 5px 0;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            180deg,\r\n            #079492,\r\n            #d0a23e\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-learning-card strong {\r\n    display: block;\r\n\r\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\r\n\r\n    color: #087f80;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-learning-card span {\r\n    display: block;\r\n\r\n    color: #374151;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.65;\r\n\r\n    text-align: left;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   HIGHLIGHT MESSAGE\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-highlight {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin: 32px 0;\r\n    padding: 27px 30px;\r\n\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 16px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #087f80 0%,\r\n            #19a3a0 65%,\r\n            #62bbaa 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 8px 20px rgba(8,127,128,0.18);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-highlight::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n\r\n    width: 130px;\r\n    height: 130px;\r\n\r\n    top: -60px;\r\n    right: -50px;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        rgba(255,255,255,0.07);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-highlight p {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n\r\n    color: #ffffff !important;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 1.75;\r\n\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   QUOTATION\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-quote {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin: 30px 0;\r\n    padding: 30px 34px 27px;\r\n\r\n    border:\r\n        1px solid #d8e9e5;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 16px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #effaf8 0%,\r\n            #ffffff 63%,\r\n            #fff8e8 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 6px 18px rgba(31,41,55,0.06);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-quote-mark {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n\r\n    top: -6px;\r\n    left: 18px;\r\n\r\n    color: rgba(8,127,128,0.17);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Georgia, serif;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 80px;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-quote-text {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n\r\n    margin: 0 0 14px;\r\n\r\n    color: #263238;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    font-style: italic;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 1.85;\r\n\r\n    text-align: justify;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-quote-author {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n\r\n    color: #087f80;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n\r\n    text-align: right;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   CLOSING\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-closing {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin: 30px 0 0;\r\n    padding: 28px 30px;\r\n\r\n    border:\r\n        1px solid #d5ebe6;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 16px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #f2fbf9 0%,\r\n            #ffffff 55%,\r\n            #fff7e5 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 5px 15px rgba(31,41,55,0.05);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-closing p:last-child {\r\n    margin-bottom: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   FINAL MOTTO\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-motto {\r\n    margin-top: 30px;\r\n    padding: 22px 20px;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 14px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #087f80 0%,\r\n            #2ba59c 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 18px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.4px;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 1.6;\r\n\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   FOOTER\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.kon-pns-footer {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n\r\n    margin-top: 30px;\r\n    padding-top: 20px;\r\n\r\n    border-top:\r\n        1px solid #e5e7eb;\r\n\r\n    color: #087f80;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\r\n\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   TABLET\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n\r\n    .kon-pns-counselling-news {\r\n        padding:\r\n            10px 4px 30px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-pns-header {\r\n        padding:\r\n            30px 18px;\r\n\r\n        border-radius: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-pns-title {\r\n        font-size: 26px;\r\n\r\n        line-height: 1.3;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-pns-date {\r\n        font-size: 13px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-pns-body {\r\n        padding:\r\n            24px 20px;\r\n\r\n        border-radius: 15px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-pns-intro {\r\n        padding:\r\n            21px 18px 21px 25px;\r\n\r\n        font-size: 15px;\r\n\r\n        line-height: 1.8;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-pns-text p,\r\n    .kon-pns-closing p {\r\n        font-size: 15px;\r\n\r\n        line-height: 1.8;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kon-pns-section-title {\r\n        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           <i>prepared by<\/i> &nbsp; | &nbsp; Muhammad Farhan Mahmud &amp; Dr. Hasanah Pairoh\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     ARTICLE BODY\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<article class=\"kon-pns-body\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     INTRODUCTION\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-intro\">\r\n\r\n    <strong>KUANTAN | <i>4 August 2026.<\/i><\/strong> \u2014\r\n    In today\u2019s fast-paced academic environment, the role of an educator extends\r\n    far beyond textbooks, lectures and clinical assessments. Recognising the\r\n    growing importance of empathetic pastoral care, the\r\n    <strong>Department of Professional Nursing Studies (PNS), Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM<\/strong>\r\n    successfully organised a transformative two-day workshop entitled\r\n    <strong>\u201cBasic Counselling Skills for Educators\u201d<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     IMAGE 1\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"kon-pns-figure\">\r\n\r\n    <a class=\"kon-pns-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1PaBoo1lW7mMFjW4oK8KBCI0fn2vkaSfq\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kon-pns-image kon-pns-hero-image\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/thumbnail?id=1PaBoo1lW7mMFjW4oK8KBCI0fn2vkaSfq&amp;sz=w2000\" alt=\"Basic Counselling Skills for Educators workshop at Kulliyyah of Nursing IIUM\" loading=\"eager\">\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <figcaption class=\"kon-pns-caption\">\r\n        Participants and facilitators during the Basic Counselling Skills for\r\n        Educators workshop at the Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM.\r\n    <\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     OPENING\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-text\">\r\n\r\n    <p><p>\r\n        Held on <strong>3 and 4 August 2026<\/strong>, the programme transformed\r\n        Lecture Hall 2 into a vibrant space for learning, empathy and critical\r\n        reflection. The initiative was guided by a clear objective: to empower\r\n        educators with practical and applicable competencies to better support\r\n        the mental well-being of their students.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2 class=\"kon-pns-section-title\">\r\n        Empowering Academic and Clinical Educators\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        The workshop attracted enthusiastic participation from\r\n        <strong>lecturers across IIUM<\/strong>, together with dedicated\r\n        <strong>Clinical Instructors from the Clinical Skills Centre (CSC)<\/strong>\r\n        at the Kulliyyah of Nursing. Bringing together both classroom academics\r\n        and clinical educators created a valuable platform for the exchange of\r\n        experiences, perspectives and practical approaches to supporting students.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        Participants explored how educators could respond more effectively to\r\n        student stress and emotional challenges across a range of demanding\r\n        learning environments, from the lecture theatre and skills laboratory\r\n        to clinical practice settings.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     IMAGES 2 &amp; 3\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-gallery-asym\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- IMAGE 2 -->\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"kon-pns-figure\">\r\n\r\n    <a class=\"kon-pns-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1q6dioyIVzNQuqHm5C3xfd7AzVHWveZGO\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kon-pns-image\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/thumbnail?id=1q6dioyIVzNQuqHm5C3xfd7AzVHWveZGO&amp;sz=w1600\" alt=\"Participants attending the Basic Counselling Skills for Educators workshop at IIUM\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <figcaption class=\"kon-pns-caption\">\r\n        Educators participating in the two-day professional development workshop.\r\n    <\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- IMAGE 3 -->\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"kon-pns-figure\">\r\n\r\n    <a class=\"kon-pns-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_kY2tHwrDKdeOyI0VqEyRpF4rD0M6rpN\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kon-pns-image\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/thumbnail?id=1_kY2tHwrDKdeOyI0VqEyRpF4rD0M6rpN&amp;sz=w1600\" alt=\"Interactive learning session during the counselling skills workshop\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <figcaption class=\"kon-pns-caption\">\r\n        Interactive activities during hte workshop\r\n    <\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     GLOBAL COLLABORATION\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-text\">\r\n\r\n    <h2 class=\"kon-pns-section-title\">\r\n        A Meaningful International and Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        The workshop also reflected the strength of cross-disciplinary and\r\n        international collaboration. The Department of Professional Nursing\r\n        Studies partnered with the <strong>Kulliyyah of Education, IIUM<\/strong>,\r\n        alongside <strong>\u00c5bo Akademi University, Finland<\/strong>, bringing\r\n        together expertise from nursing education and professional counselling.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        This collaboration enriched the programme by providing participants with\r\n        diverse perspectives on student support, communication, mental well-being\r\n        and culturally responsive educational practice.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     EXPERT PANEL\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-experts\">\r\n\r\n    <strong style=\"color:#087f80;font-size:17px\">\r\n        The workshop featured an experienced panel of facilitators:\r\n    <\/strong>\r\n\r\n    <ul>\r\n\r\n        <li>\r\n            <strong>Asst. Prof. Dr Hasanah Pairoh<\/strong> \u2014\r\n            Nursing Educator, Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM\r\n        <\/li>\r\n\r\n        <li>\r\n            <strong>Asst. Prof. Dr Nursyahidah Khalid<\/strong> \u2014\r\n            Counselling Educator, Kulliyyah of Education, IIUM\r\n        <\/li>\r\n\r\n        <li>\r\n            <strong>Asst. Prof. Dr Mohd Hatta Othman<\/strong> \u2014\r\n            Counselling Educator, Kulliyyah of Education, IIUM\r\n        <\/li>\r\n\r\n        <li>\r\n            <strong>Dr Abdul Rauf Hussein<\/strong> \u2014\r\n            Counselling Educator, \u00c5bo Akademi University, Finland\r\n        <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     IMAGE 4\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"kon-pns-figure\">\r\n\r\n    <a class=\"kon-pns-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/17BUUqUySp9iatpOgEbcOn2_d3fZA-F8X\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kon-pns-image kon-pns-hero-image\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/thumbnail?id=17BUUqUySp9iatpOgEbcOn2_d3fZA-F8X&amp;sz=w2000\" alt=\"Facilitators and participants during the Basic Counselling Skills for Educators workshop\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <figcaption class=\"kon-pns-caption\">\r\n        The collaboration brought together expertise in nursing education,\r\n        counselling and student support.\r\n    <\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     THEORY TO PRACTICE\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-text\">\r\n\r\n    <h2 class=\"kon-pns-section-title\">\r\n        From Theory to Practice: An Engaging Learning Experience\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        Rather than relying solely on conventional one-way lectures, the\r\n        organisers deliberately created an interactive learning environment.\r\n        Participants were encouraged not only to listen, but also to reflect,\r\n        discuss, practise and apply the skills introduced throughout the workshop.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        The programme combined conceptual understanding with practical exercises,\r\n        enabling participants to explore how counselling principles could be\r\n        incorporated naturally and appropriately into their everyday interactions\r\n        with students.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     LEARNING CARDS\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-learning-grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-learning-card\">\r\n\r\n    <strong>\r\n        Islamic Perspective on Mental Well-being\r\n    <\/strong>\r\n\r\n    <span>\r\n        Exploring mental health and student support through holistic,\r\n        faith-sensitive and values-based perspectives.\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-learning-card\">\r\n\r\n    <strong>\r\n        Core Counselling Skills\r\n    <\/strong>\r\n\r\n    <span>\r\n        Strengthening active listening, empathy, effective communication\r\n        and appropriate educator\u2013student engagement.\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-learning-card\">\r\n\r\n    <strong>\r\n        Interactive Role Plays\r\n    <\/strong>\r\n\r\n    <span>\r\n        Translating theoretical understanding into practical responses\r\n        through realistic scenarios and guided activities.\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-learning-card\">\r\n\r\n    <strong>\r\n        Multicultural Awareness\r\n    <\/strong>\r\n\r\n    <span>\r\n        Enhancing educators\u2019 awareness and sensitivity when supporting\r\n        students from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds.\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     HIGHLIGHT\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-highlight\">\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        The workshop provided educators with a valuable opportunity to strengthen\r\n        not only their professional competencies, but also their ability to listen,\r\n        connect and respond compassionately to students who may require support.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     SUCCESS SECTION\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-text\">\r\n\r\n    <h2 class=\"kon-pns-section-title\">\r\n        A Resounding Success\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        Participant response to the workshop was highly positive. Delegates\r\n        described the programme as a meaningful opportunity to reflect on their\r\n        roles as educators, exchange experiences with colleagues and strengthen\r\n        the practical skills required to support students\u2019 mental well-being.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        The programme also demonstrated the importance of equipping educators\r\n        with appropriate foundational counselling skills while recognising the\r\n        boundaries of their professional roles and the importance of appropriate\r\n        referral when further support is required.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     IMAGES 5 &amp; 6\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-gallery-two\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- IMAGE 5 -->\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"kon-pns-figure\">\r\n\r\n    <a class=\"kon-pns-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1cgwIIxeTXesMalkyaS5jMkQXdaOu3q3Y\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kon-pns-image\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/thumbnail?id=1cgwIIxeTXesMalkyaS5jMkQXdaOu3q3Y&amp;sz=w1600\" alt=\"Practical counselling skills activity during the educator workshop at IIUM\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <figcaption class=\"kon-pns-caption\">\r\n       Virtual session by Dr. Abdul Rauf Hussein from Abo Akademi University, Finland\r\n    <\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- IMAGE 6 -->\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"kon-pns-figure\">\r\n\r\n    <a class=\"kon-pns-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1eAJuR9ByjwQ53aRZJ_cSc6RitN1DrKcF\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kon-pns-image\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/thumbnail?id=1eAJuR9ByjwQ53aRZJ_cSc6RitN1DrKcF&amp;sz=w1600\" alt=\"Closing session of the Basic Counselling Skills for Educators workshop at IIUM\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <figcaption class=\"kon-pns-caption\">\r\n        The programme concluded after two days of meaningful learning,\r\n        reflection and professional engagement.\r\n    <\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     HEAD OF DEPARTMENT QUOTE\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-text\">\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        Expressing her appreciation for the strong participation and encouraging\r\n        feedback received throughout the programme, the\r\n        <strong>Head of the Department of Professional Nursing Studies,\r\n        Dr Nur Ain Mahat<\/strong>, said:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-quote\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"kon-pns-quote-mark\">\r\n        \u201c\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"kon-pns-quote-text\">\r\n        Alhamdulillah. We are grateful for the great participation and positive\r\n        feedback from all delegates. It was a meaningful opportunity to learn,\r\n        share and practise skills to better support our students\u2019 mental\r\n        well-being. We sincerely hope that the knowledge and skills gained will\r\n        be put into practice in our everyday lives and interactions with others.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"kon-pns-quote-author\">\r\n        \u2014 Dr Nur Ain Mahat<br>\r\n        Head, Department of Professional Nursing Studies\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     CLOSING\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-closing\">\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        The workshop concluded with sincere appreciation extended to the\r\n        facilitators, collaborating institutions and all participants whose\r\n        commitment and active involvement contributed to the success of the\r\n        programme.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        Through initiatives such as this, the\r\n        <strong>Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM<\/strong> continues to strengthen a\r\n        supportive, compassionate and resilient academic environment in which\r\n        educators are equipped not only to facilitate learning, but also to\r\n        recognise and respond appropriately to the well-being needs of their\r\n        students.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     MOTTO\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-motto\">\r\n    Learn. &nbsp; Reflect. &nbsp; Connect. &nbsp; Support. &nbsp; Grow Together.\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- =========================================================\r\n     FOOTER\r\n========================================================= -->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"kon-pns-footer\">\r\n\r\n    DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING STUDIES\r\n    &nbsp; \u2022 &nbsp;\r\n    KULLIYYAH OF NURSING\r\n    &nbsp; \u2022 &nbsp;\r\n    INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professional Development &amp; Student Well-being A Successful Two-Day Workshop: Basic Counselling Skills for Educators prepared by &nbsp; | &nbsp; Muhammad Farhan Mahmud &amp; Dr. Hasanah Pairoh KUANTAN | 4 August 2026. \u2014 In today\u2019s fast-paced academic environment, the role of an educator extends far beyond textbooks, lectures and clinical assessments. 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